Job Description

Job Description:

The Senior Manager of Specialty Pharmacy is responsible for the operations, clinical practice, and ongoing development of specialty pharmacy services within an integrated health system. Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy Care Management, this individual will partner with various stakeholders to develop and execute programs, processes, and business strategies to meet service expectations, future growth, and expansion while ensuring the delivery of value-based care. The Senior Manager is a recognized pharmacy leader and provides strong, visible, values driven leadership and advocacy.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership support and oversight of the specialty pharmacy team including those onsite at the licensed pharmacy and those working within clinic departments across the health system footprint
• Oversight of routine operations of Specialty Pharmacy including but not limited to: medication fulfillment, prior authorization, patient assistance, care coordination, and clinical pharmacist practice
• Develop, implement, and communicate key metrics and improvement activities to monitor the performance of operational and clinical services
• Serves as professional and clinical resource in specialty medication use across the enterprise and between service lines, programs, and clinical areas
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and supports external relationships
• Maintains responsibility to budget and financial targets, in collaboration with other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with quality, legal, regulatory, business, and accreditation standards as well as highest level clinical practice

Educational Requirements:

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years (or three years if completion of accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency) of pharmacy experience with demonstrated successful leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in Business Administration, Master's in Healthcare Administration or similar degree preferred
• Specialty pharmacy experience
• CSP (Certified Specialty Pharmacist) credential

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the Minnesota and Wisconsin Boards of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire date

If not licensed as a Registered Pharmacist upon hire, the candidate must have a Pharmacy Intern License and/or is eligible to work as an intern and must become a Registered Pharmacist within 90 days of hire:

• Minnesota: Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern through the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
• Wisconsin: In the final months of a Pharmacy program. No registration required
• North Dakota: Must be registered as a Pharmacy Intern through the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy (if applicable)

Michigan:

• Must be licensed as registered pharmacist in charge and obtain controlled substance license in Michigan within 120 days of start

Iowa:

• Pharmacist in charge registration

• Meets Board of Pharmacy requirements to be Pharmacist in Charge/Managing Pharmacist within applicable states
• Ongoing continuing education and license renewal as required by the state's Board of Pharmacy
• Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Job Location: Essentia Health Superior Belknap Pharmacy

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

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Compensation Range: $155480 - $233230 / year

Union:

FTE: 1

Weekends:

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Job Tags

Internship, Work from home, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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